shopgirl571 ADN, BSN, LPN, RN

shopgirl571 has 15 years experience as a ADN, BSN, LPN, RN and specializes in Cardiac.

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1. Should I Go to Postpartum as a New Grad?

   shopgirl571 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I currently work in an LDRP (labor delivery poatpartum)unit but when I first interviewed for the job which was right after getting my RN I was turned down. I was told to go start on the Med Surg floors get my core skills down, IV starts, critical thi...

2. ATI Greenlight Predictor Exam

   shopgirl571 replied to shopgirl571's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks, but I'm done with school. I finished the RN program in December and since then have taken the boards 3 times. Found out about ATI in June and have been non stop doing assessments, reviews getting ready. I am scheduled for my boards this week ...

3. ATI Greenlight Predictor Exam

   shopgirl571 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hi everyone, Has anyone else used the RN Virtual ATI program online and have gotten to the end and still did not get a 92% on the predictor exam??? I have taken it twice and still am not getting where I need to be. Have gotten a 84% and 82%. I have b...

4. RN Boards failed 3x

   shopgirl571 replied to shopgirl571's topic in NCLEX

   Thank you for moving my post. Had a hard time finding the right place to start the thread.

5. RN Boards failed 3x

   shopgirl571 replied to shopgirl571's topic in NCLEX

   Thank you thank you LadyFree28 for all your help and wise words. I will definitely take all of your advice to heart. Thanks again. M

6. RN Boards failed 3x

   shopgirl571 replied to shopgirl571's topic in NCLEX

   The first time had 3 below and the second time 2 belows. This time had all near passings. I got all 265 questions on the 3rd exam. Prior was 194 and 173. I was doing all questions and reviewing content this past time. Prior I did Kaplan live review a...

7. RN Boards failed 3x

   shopgirl571 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I have taken my boards now 3 times. I have done Kaplan review, used Saunders review book, NCSBN 8wk program of content and questions and nclex 10,00. Am considering doing the virtual ATI program. I am looking for any suggestions of what others have u...

8. I HATE the NCLEX, and I'm starting to doubt that I'll ever pass it.

   shopgirl571 replied to Myname82's topic in NCLEX

   First I want to say I'm sorry to hear that you failed the nclex 3 times. I say that bc like you I have failed also 3 times. I graduated in dec 2013, took a live Kaplan review course, did tons of questions, Saunders book sat in Jan got a 193 questions...

9. It's OFFICIAL!!! Tips and Encouragement from a Second Timer!

   shopgirl571 replied to Lillian11's topic in NCLEX

   Has anyone done ATI??? I'm desperately looking for good resources to use for RN nclex testing. Have done Kaplan already. Thanks

10. It's OFFICIAL!!! Tips and Encouragement from a Second Timer!

    shopgirl571 replied to Lillian11's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you. :) I am looking into the ncbsn program that I saw on Pearson paperwork. They have content and questions. I am very hopeful that the 3rd is the charm. Thanks again.

11. It's OFFICIAL!!! Tips and Encouragement from a Second Timer!

    shopgirl571 replied to Lillian11's topic in NCLEX

    Thank for your positive feedback. I too have taking the RN exam twice but have failed both times. I did the Kaplan review the first time and then nclex 10000 along with reading the Kaplan book, reviewing Saunders. I am now in need of finding a new o...

12. Kaplan Question

    shopgirl571 replied to Jessicaheath13's topic in NCLEX

    I am doing and getting similar scores in the trainers and qbank. A friend who just tested and passed the boards told me to do the sample test 3 and 4 as they have "who would you see first and select all apply". I am testing on 23rd and have done Saun...

13. Using a white (dry erase) board to study

    shopgirl571 replied to IndyElmer's topic in General Students

    I just read this post and all I can say is I am going to the store and buying a white erase board!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never would have thought about doing this... I am starting my RN program again for the third time this fall and need all the help I can g...

14. New to Cardiac Nursing...pep talk needed :)

    shopgirl571 replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Cardiac

    I currently work on a 30 bed PCU unit as an LPN and yes it can be very challenging every day...Give it time it will get better. Work with your preceptor, ask questions ask questions..i still ask questions all the time..it will get better i have been ...